Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on Mayotte’s environment, uprooting trees and decimating vegetation. Environmental biologist Raima Fadul warns that without trees, torrential rains will wash soil directly into lagoons, harming marine life like coral reefs, where 300 species risk extinction. This unfolding ecological crisis exposes slums once obscured by foliage, illustrating a profound loss of biodiversity that has dire implications for the island's ecosystem and wildlife adaptations. The rapid disappearance of trees will change the landscape, both on land and in water.
The cyclone has drastically altered the ecosystem of Mayotte, illustrating a stark visual shift where lush greenery once thrived. Rouchdat Mourchidi remarks on the unforeseen visibility of slums, previously concealed, indicating that the loss of trees uncovers social issues amidst environmental chaos. Biologist Raima Fadul highlights that the role of trees is critical in managing rain and preventing flooding, now absent, leading to potential catastrophe for marine habitats below. Wildlife faces peril as their natural habitats vanish, with small lemurs roaming urban areas for sustenance, increasing their risk.
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